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PO Box 8007 • 60 Big Run Rd • Delaware, OH 43015 s 100thyear ʼ s everyone enjoyed and we look everyone enjoyedandwelook membership year. We hopethat his tenureduringthe2017-2018 Pleasant, forhisserviceand partment CommanderStanley A specialthankyoutoPastDe- so graciouslydedicatedtheirtime. dition totheguestspeakerswhom Legionnaires whoattended,inad- ment ofOhiowouldliketothank Symphony. Patriotic PopswiththeColumbus game atHuntingtonPark,andthe The ColumbusClippersbaseball with theircomradesbyattending and Legionnairesenjoyedtime ful BingoSchool Training session, The American LegionDepart- Charities Inc.,hostedasuccess- “For God&“ Country” F hio G d
Offi cial Publication of The American Legion, Department of Ohio for yourtimeandservice. held in Toledo, OH. Thank youall ment ofOhioConventionwillbe Convention. The 2019Depart- year, atthe101stDepartment forward toseeingyouallnext erans heard aboutaprogramcalled Vet- term asCommander. Bobhad on anewtypeofprogramforhis Veterans will helpyouunderstandwhatthe following questionsandanswers ence whilebeingdeployed. The conditions thatourtroopsexperi- tiple deploymentsaswellthe these issuesarecausedfrommul- their returntocivilianlife.Mostof issues thattheyencounterupon our manyveteranswiththeirlegal cess Veterans a morestableandproductivelife. the helpthattheyneedtoreturn more ofourbrothersandsisters needed togetinvolvedgive knew that The American Legion are andhowfewthereare,hejust how successfulthesetypeofcourts about. When Boblearnedabout have eighty-eight counties in Ohio, have eighty-eightcounties inOhio, ans 1) Increasethenumber of Veter- LEGION NEWS Commander Schmitt has taken Commander Schmitthastaken There arethreepartstoasuc- ʼ Treatment CourtsinOhio. We VETERANS’ TREATMENT COURTS ʼ Treatment Courtthathelps ʼ Treatment Courtisall ʼ Commander Schmitt’s Initiative for 2018-2019 Treatment Court; TreatmentCourt; VOLUME 84,NO.3 partment of Ohio and include the partment ofOhioand includethe tion to The American LegionDe- manners thenhelpwith acontribu- If youareunableto helpinthese be amentorforveteranortwo. Tell themthatyouarewillingto veterans thatendupinthesystem. and expresstheneedtohelpour Pleas orMunicipalCourtJudges contact withyourlocalCommon the veteran. that theymayincurwhileassisting help thementorswithexpenses three-year programtheywillalso the veteranprogressesthrough used tohelpprovideincentivesas raising – The moniesraisedwillbe only seventeenhave Veterans General a mentorfromtheState Attorney You canlearnmoreabout being sition backtoamorestablelife. work withtheveteranastheytran- 2) EverycourtneedsMentorsto a totaloftwenty-onecourts.Part enteen countieshavetwocourtsfor Treatment Courts,fourofthesev- So, how can you help? Make So, howcanyouhelp?Make ʼ s website.Part3)Fund- July | August |September2018 ʼ
Q: What isaveterans nal behavior. The veterans substance abuse,haveledtocrimi- problems, suchasmentalillnessor veterans whosecombat-triggered respond totheuniqueneedsof Buffalo, New York, inorderto court wasestablishedin2008 mander wording Veterans work? Q: Howdoesaveterans have becomecriminaldefendants. help deservingwarveteranswho states, nowusesveterans of veteransissixthamongthe50 service. Ohio,whosepopulation can beclearlytracedtomilitary to assistveteranswhoseproblems er thanatraditionalcourtmodel ment problem-solvingmodelrath- mental healthcourt.Itusesatreat- a hybridbetweendrugcourtand A: The A: Veterans inthecriminaljus- ʼ s Project. (Continued onpage3) fi rt veterans rst ʼ CourtorCom- ʼ ʼ court? treatment treatment ʼ ʼ courts to courtsto court court ʼ court is courtis PAGE 2 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018
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to attend the 2019 Gary Ackerman ...... Toledo Zanis Morgan ...... Gahanna Frank Adley ...... Ashtabula Gerald Moser ...... Celina Mid-Winter Conference Ned Berlet ...... Wapakoneta E E Moyers ...... Ravenna Guy Bertram ...... Canton Richard Pachell Sr ...... Youngstown The 2019 Mid-Winter Conference will be held at Philip Bertrand ...... Columbus James Reaman ...... Lima the Crowne Plaza Hotel North, 6500 Doubletree William Britton ...... Utica Carl Reddish ...... Parma Avenue, Columbus, OH on the weekend of John Colopy ...... Hebron Lewis Reinhart ...... Fostoria James Dull ...... Wadsworth Ronald Ridenour ...... Lima January 25-27th. The Legion, SAL and the Jerry Elmer ...... Shadyside Terry Roan ...... Massillon Auxiliary are all housed and have meetings in Carl Evans ...... Westerville George Rodgers ...... Medina the same hotel. The Conference is focused on Robert Fodor ...... Twinsburg Rhonda Ross ...... Hamilton training and education of the American Legion Bill Gibbons ...... Rossburg Theodore Russell ...... Olmsted Falls Albert Golden ...... Lima George Schauer ...... Dayton and its programs. Anyone is welcome to attend Russ Green ...... Medina Carmen Scott ...... Bellefontaine the Conference or any of the meetings and Gwynn Griffi s ...... Warsaw Butch Shelley ...... Norwalk classes offered. Closer to the event a schedule William Groger ...... Walton (KY) Michael Slominski ...... Litchfi eld H H Harcha Jr ...... Portsmouth Robert Smith ...... Dayton will be available online. Robert Hatem ...... Columbus Phillip Stickel ...... Springboro Richard Hazelip ...... Toronton Denny Taylor ...... Toledo For hotel reservations call: (614) 885-1885. James Hinners ...... North Ridgeville Earl Thomas ...... Cleveland Deadline is January 10th Stephen Kaczor Jr ...... Brook Park Dallas Vonglahn ...... Oak Harbor Robert Ladd ...... Pembersville Roy Wells ...... Ashland For more information on the event contact: Gerald Leforge ...... Wilmington Robert Whitesides ...... Cleveland [email protected] or call (740) 362-7478. Vaughn Lykins ...... Cincinnati Ernest Yerkey ...... Canton Robert Mellars ...... Newark SEE YOU THERE! July | August | September 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 3 DDEPARTMENTEPARTMENT CCOMMANDEROMMANDER Greetings many respects, they have done an the amount that has ever been at any Post. Please check out the with applications in the Depart- to all Legion- outstanding job, but they barely available before. If we were to local Post near you. ment Supply Room, or you can naires! I hope have one year under their belts, give all of this money away this Part of our membership benefi ts sign up online at https://www. that this Article and their predecessors had many year, it would mean that the is the various Discounts that we thelit.com/no-cost-legioncare. fi nds all of you more. Continue to be patient; membership is turned in earlier get at various places for various LIT or Legionnaire Insurance in good health, there are positive things taking and we should have an increase necessities. There is one benefi t Trust has other insurance prod- if not, we wish place in the Department. The in membership versus a decline. that goes with our membership ucts that are available at a cost Robert (Bob) Schmitt Dept. Commander you a speedy re- hiring notice for a new Adjutant Jean and I were District Com- that can be very benefi cial to all such as Cancer Insurance, Long covery and bet- is open until August 31st. The manders together, and I know of us or I should say to our ben- Term Care insurance, Emer- ter health. We will offer prayers review of the Resumes and inter- that Jean knows and understands efi ciaries, and that is the Legion- gency Assistance Insurance if for all who are in need of them. views will take place in Septem- The American Legion very well naires Insurance Trust Legion needed. I am not suggesting that I thank all who attended the ber, and we hope to have a per- and is an extremely hard worker. Care insurance. Each of us is en- anyone purchase any additional State Convention in Columbus for manent Adjutant in place before But, you know, all of our hard titled to it through our member- products but you our members their vote of confi dence you gave October 1st. In the meantime, work efforts donʼt mean a thing ship, and it costs us nothing, that need to know what is available. me by electing me your State Suzette Heller our interim Adju- if we can not motivate each of means FREE. However, we must Purchasing additional products Commander for 2018 – 2019, tant is handling the position very you to help us make the Depart- sign up for it to have it if needed. from LIT is benefi cial to the our Centennial Year. I am hon- well and is considering applying ment of Ohio number one in The The benefi t is $1000.00 for non- Department of Ohio so that you ored and proud to serve as your for the position on a permanent American Legion. So, please Legion business accidents result- should know that if you purchase Commander. I will do whatever basis. By the time you receive consider paying your dues early, ing in death or $5000.00 when additional products you are help- it takes to represent this Depart- this issue, we should have a new hopefully by Veterans day, if not traveling to and from Legion ing the Department of Ohio fi - ment in the best manner possible fi nance person in place. We have then please by January 1st. Go meetings or activities. We have nancially. as it deserves. selected that person, but we are and support your Post activi- some of the Insurance brochures For God and Country We had many issues this past waiting for confi rmation by the ties. If there is something that year with a turnover of staff, DEC which should take place on you would like for them to do Post-credits, phones and lack of August 4th. that would get you more active Veterans Court website updates. We, offi cers, I am looking forward to work- then go and express your ideas to Continued from page 1 kept saying, bare with us; the new ing with 1st Vice Roger Friend them, it is your Post too, youʼre staff members donʼt have 20 plus and 2nd Vice Jean Wilson this a member there too. For you, tice system are fi rst identifi ed testing, and veterans who fail to years experience as the former year, and I know we as a team members that are a member of through evidence-based screen- abide by the terms of the proba- staff members had and it will can accomplish great strides for our Post #888, every one of you ing and assessments. They may tion are diverted to a regular court take a while for them to get up-to- the Department this year. Roger is welcome to go to any Post for then be referred to the veteransʼ docket. speed. Well, we still have most has a Membership Awards Man- their activities. You might fi nd treatment court by probation of- Q: Where are Ohioʼs veteransʼ of those new staff members, and ual that has up to $40,000.00 in a local Post were you feel com- fi cers, public defenders, defense treatment courts? they have worked hard to learn Awards monies to give away to fortable. Just because you are in lawyers or judges. Such a veteran A: There are more than 460 about The American Legion and the Posts that are willing to work Post #888 doesnʼt mean that you defendant also may be referred by veteransʼ treatment courts nation- what it takes to do their job. In for it. This $40,000.00 is twice cannot go to any event or activity a veteransʼ Justice Outreach Spe- wide. Ohio currently has at least cialist (VJO), whose job is to link 20 veteransʼ treatment courts and veteran defendants with Veterans more are being added. Check with 11stst VVICEICE CCOMMANDEROMMANDER Affairs services. VJOs have now your county to see if your judge Greetings should be our top priority to put retention. All the newly elected assisted more than 4,000 veterans has started one. Even if your coun- Legionnaires Ohio back on the map. Online district 1st Vice Commanders in a veteransʼ treatment court, and ty does not yet have a veteransʼ from your renewals are off to a good start will be attending a membership another 42,000 in jails. court, judges in every Ohio court newly elected with around 1000 as of July 19th. workshop at National Head- Veteran defendants who qualify have access to a veteransʼ justice 1st Vice Com- The new awards manual created quarters August 10th to return for veteransʼ court can participate outreach specialist and can con- mander. First I by the Commander gives post a with innovative ideas to increase in a court-supervised treatment nect a defendant veteran to federal would like to better chance to meet the num- membership. plan with a court-appointed team services. Roger Friend of specialists. This team may in- Q: Do veteransʼ treatment 1st Vice Commander thank all of bers needed to win one of the Our 100th National Convention those who at- awards. will be held in Minneapolis Au- clude court staff, pro bono attor- courts work? tended our 100th Department I plan to continue the Month- gust 25th through the 30th there neys, probation offi cers, health A: A recent study indicates that convention and helped make it ly GO TO call in meetings to is still time to boost the numbers care providers and treatment staff. they work effectively: recidivism a huge success. As we embark help us stay on track with our and get Ohio noticed. Lets all The teamʼs goal is to help each rates are far below the national on our 100th year membership membership growth as well as make this a bumper year. veteran navigate the system and average of more than 50 percent. get necessary help. Veteransʼ court In a Cincinnati study, only 10 per- teams also collaborate with the cent of those referred to veteransʼ 22ndnd VVICEICE CCOMMANDEROMMANDER Veterans Service Commission and courts were rearrested; 21 percent the Veterans Affairs offi ce in each gained full-time employment, 31 Greetings to activities as they are confi rmed not only recruit eligible members county so that veteran defendants percent moved to stable housing, all my fellow and I invite all Districts, Posts, into our Legion but also keep them can take advantage of the many and 16 percent enrolled in school Legionnaires Ladies Auxiliary, Sons of the Le- interested and keep their member- resources these federal organiza- or training programs. Youngstown and Legion gion Squadrons and ALR Groups ship renewed when other familyʼs tions provide. Volunteer veter- reported 0 percent recidivism, Family mem- to do the same. Just so everyone members are involved in one of ans also provide assistance, often and in Stark County only 5 per- bers. I am so understands this to help promote our support groups. I feel to make serving as mentors to veteran de- cent were re-arrested on felony very proud activities. This is not for recipes, a Post successful it takes a fam- fendants throughout the course charges. Jean Wilson 2nd Vice Commander and humbled jokes, political views etc. If those ily- Legion, Auxiliary, Sons and of treatment. Veteran defendants Thank you for supporting this to have been are posted they will be deleted. I ALR working together as a unit to who have successfully completed program that transforms lives and elected to serve our great orga- donʼt know how many times I have makes things happen. One of our their treatment plans and have met mends families. If you would like nization as your Department 2nd heard people say, “I didnʼt know greatest treasures is our Legion certain criteria may avoid jail or to support this program through Vice Commander and I hope to do that was happening”. Family. Yes sometimes we might prison terms or even have their donations you can make a check a great job bringing more activities When you see events on the page not all agree but when we need charges dismissed. out to The American Legion and more information your way. please like it and share the informa- one another it appears to me that Q: Do veteran defendants get Dept. of Ohio with the word “Vet- One way of doing that is I have tion and that way even if that isnʼt we all get the job done! their crimes excused? erans Treatment Court” in the started a Facebook page called something you are interested in I feel one of the best ways to A: No. The goal of the veteransʼ memo. The proceeds will be used Department of Ohio American maybe one of your friends will be. learn what our members want to court is not to excuse a vet eran throughout the year in the form of Legion Activities page. I ask that I think our activities are a tool to see happen in our organization is defendantʼs crime, but to address a documented grant to a Legion- if you are on Facebook to go to encourage our Veterans and their through communications. Please underlying reasons for the crime naire Mentor at a Veterans Treat- the page and “Like It”. The page families to join not only the Amer- feel free to communicate with in ways that are most likely to ment Court in support of camara- will be for information purposes ican Legion but also encourage me. My email is 2ndvice@ohio- prevent repeat crimi nal behavior. derie and positively enhancing the only for our Department, Districts, their family members to become legion.com. I will always listen to Often, veteransʼ treatment courts process. The funds will be used to Posts, Auxiliary Units, Sons of involved in either the American what you have to say. Sometimes have a more stringent probation- benefi t the court process and all the Legion Squads and Ameri- Legion Auxiliary, Sons of the change can happen and sometimes ary period than traditional courts. the veterans in the court and will can Legion Riders groups activi- Legion and or American Legion things canʼt. But we always listen These probationary periods often not be in any way a private inure- ties. I will be posting Department Riders. I think that it is easier to and exchange ideas. include random drug and alcohol ment to any individual veteran. PAGE 4 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018 AADJUTANTDJUTANT UUPDATEPDATE CCHAPLAIN’SHAPLAIN’S CCORNERORNER As we move Coming from a VA&R back- idea that a veteran somewhere in A warm hello to you all. I take Department, through my Com- into the begin- ground, I must admit, I have not Ohio still has no idea what we this opportunity to introduce my- mander, the USAREUR Com- ning quarter of necessarily considered mem- really do. They donʼt know their self. I am your new Department mand General, sent me into the our 2018-2019 bership in the manner that I do son or daughter has an opportu- of Ohio Chaplain,(COL) Louis L. former Soviet occupied countries membership today. There has never been a nity to receive at least 3 differ- Schmit (RET).Thank you, Com- of Eastern Europe to re-dedicate year, I want shortage of veterans to advocate ent scholarships or that there is mander Robert Schmitt, for your their desecrated military cemeter- to thank Le- for and to help when it comes opportunity to engage in a week- Suzette Heller selection - I ask God to continue ies. Their young soldiers along Interim Adjutant gionnaires and to their VA benefi ts. There have long civics and government to guide both of us in our service with the old veterans were eager Districts who been times when veterans are community with nearly 1,000 of to the American Legion. to restore the grave monuments worked hard to make improve- lined up outside the door just their peers. They are most cer- About myself: I spent the early as the Communists smashed their ments in their Posts and Districts waiting to be helped. My voice tainly not aware that the educa- years of my life growing up on Crosses and replaced with the to increase membership and mail would be emptied one day tion benefi ts they are receiving a family Farm in west central ʻhammer & sickle.ʼ The stories awareness of membership. Your and fi lled when I return the next has been bought and paid for by Ohio. At fourteen, I left home fallen soldiers and the punish- efforts do not go unnoticed and I day, or that afternoon. When I Legionnaires and veterans who to study for the Catholic Priest- ment they had personally endured congratulate you as you receive am asked by a veteran, or fam- precede them, which essentially hood, and was ordained in 1963. from the communists still ring in your awards at National Conven- ily member, what they can do created the middle class, and the I have served Godʼs people as a my ears today. Their gratitude to tion this year. Because we are to help The American Legion military retirement benefi ts that high schoolteacher/administrator, the United States was evident. a membership-based organiza- I simply say, “If you are not a are deposited into their bank priest/pastor, and Army chaplain My years as a military Chaplain tion, I am preaching to the choir member of The American Le- accounts every month are kept … for a total of fi fty-fi ve years were set apart with many other when I say that we are NOTH- gion, please join”. Most do, if intact by a few Legionnaires in and counting. Working with the blessings and Experiences as I ING without membership. Lack eligible, and some have made Washington, D.C. and that the youth, whether in military or ci- will share with you in future ar- of membership means we are a contribution to VA&R out of Government didnʼt just decide vilian life, has always provided a ticles. at a loss for members. A loss of sheer gratitude of what has been they wanted to give these benefi ts special inspiration. May the strength of God sustain members means a lot of different done on their behalf. However, away, SOMEONE had to recom- Tours in the Army took me us: may the power of God pre- things to different people. The there are still others that donʼt mend it, create the legislation, to various countries around the serve us; may the hand of God obvious part is revenue. Obvi- and continue to belong to other work to get it passed, and work world including Germany both protect us; may the way of God ously with a loss of members we organizations, which is fi ne as to maintain it! They donʼt know before and after the “Wall.” My direct us; may the love of God go feel the pinch when it comes to we donʼt corner the market on that if there is a natural disaster most unique assignment was Dur- with us. AMEN revenue, everyone does, all the camaraderie. I once heard a wise or local disaster due to fl ooding ing the 1990ʼs, when the State Chaplain L. Schmit way from the Post to Depart- man say “There is something for or tornadoes, they could receive ment HQ onto National HQ and everyone in our organization” monies from the National Emer- revenue loss is the most obvious which is true, but not everyone gency Fund, but they MUST be HHISTORIANISTORIAN because it impacts us almost im- wants something from our orga- a member. The list goes on and My name is I have to say I want to do the best mediately. The thing about rev- nization, and that is fi ne too, but on. If I keep this information to Harold Landis. job for the Department and for the enue stream is there are six ways why not? myself, I am selfi sh. I MUST I am a Com- Great 1st District. With the assis- to Sunday to obtain revenue and If we were to follow the trail of give it away in order to pass on mander of the tance of Virgil Arlington for the there are lots of existing non- where every membership dollar the Legacy. Whether a Legion- Toledo Police Department and Charley Jones at profi ts that are not membership goes from Post to Department naire wants to belong to a Post or Post 512, also the Great 1st District we should based who concentrate on sup- to National, could we honestly just be an at large member, being Past Com- be able to cover most functions. porting their objectives through say we are proud of how these a member is the most important. Harold Landis Dept. Historian mander of Lucas Being the Historian for the De- fundraising efforts, grant writ- dollars are managed? When I hope to have inspired someone County Council, partment is new to me and I have ing and several other means, of someone from the outside is and want to THANK YOU for Historian for the Great First Dis- a lot to learn but with the help of which we can go on and on. The looking in and considering be- being a member of the great- trict and now hold the Depart- fellow Legionnaires we will do most concerning part to me is ing a member of our organiza- est veterans organization in the ment of Ohio Historian position. the best job possible. Once again not just revenue but what the rev- tion, what do they see? If I am world and God Bless you as we I feel very honored to be asked thank you for the opportunity to enue represents and supports. It to be 100% honest with myself recruit new members and work to capture memories for the 2018 fi ll this position May God Bless is not just membership but what and another, I admit, we have towards serving our current and 2019 Department of Ohio The American Legion and every- the membership represents and work to do. With that being said, members now, better than ever. 100-year celebrations coming up. one. supports. what really matters most is the AAMERICANISMMERICANISM CCWFWF UPDATEUPDATE First, allow State, held at Miami University tended. A great amount of dis- By Albert “Andy” Atkins directly fund the program and its me say thank from June 10th-June 17th. This cussions happened, and business Hello fellow Legionnaires! I projects. Speaking of projects, you to the was one of the most well-run completed. Thank you to all the hope all is well. First, I would the 2018-19 Child Welfare Com- Department programs I have ever had the committee chairman for their like to thank our 2018-19 De- mittee hopes to include a new offi cers, the pleasure of attending. The coop- hard work and running a produc- partment Commander for ap- project for children in Ohio. The 2017-2018 De- eration between the Legionnaires tive meeting. pointing me as the Chairman of name of the program is ʻDono- partment Ex- and the counselors is without a American Legion State senior the Child Welfare Committee. It vanʼs Kids.ʼ It is a summer camp Michael Kennedy ecutive com- doubt the best I have ever seen. baseball Tournament was held Director of Programs is an honor to hold this position which specializes in assisting & Membership mittee and the To simply say that Buckeye Boys July 25th through July 28th, at in our great organization. children with special needs and Department of State runs like a well-oiled ma- Beaver fi eld in Lancaster Ohio. The Child Welfare committee illnesses. The Ohio based pro- Ohio for having the confi dence chine is in an understatement. Eight of the best teams from is currently working on ways gram was originated by a WWII to hire me as the Director of Pro- There were 1150 delegates in at- around the State of Ohio came to enhance the program, and to Veteran, whom plans to expand grams and Membership. So, for tendance. It was truly a week that together for the four-day double provide the resources needed to the camp into new areas of the those of you that donʼt know me shaped a lifetime. The week start- elimination tournament, with assist the children of Veterans state. allow me to introduce myself. ed off with the delegates arriving Circleville sponsored by Post 134 throughout Ohio. This year, we We will have more updates on I am a 20-year Member of the at noon Sunday, all of them were becoming the state champion and will be selling an Ohio Child this after our DEC decides on American Legion, earning my processed in within 2hrs. That moving on to the regional tourna- Welfare pin, to assist in funding this new project. Thank you all eligibility by serving the United evening was the fi rst assembly ment in Napoleon Ohio. the program. All proceeds will for your time and your service. States Army from 1979-1999. I and the boys were already com- In closing, we are keeping retired with the rank of E-8 First ing together as a team. Wednes- very busy and are looking for- Sergeant. I have served at the day the election was held, the ward to the many upcoming UPCOMING AMERICANISM DATES local and district levels. I have Governor and all the state offi - events such as the A&G tests in been married to my wife Jeni for cials were elected. That evenings November and the trip to Wash- Americanism and Government test to be given: 18 years and we have 6 children assembly was a formal inaugura- ington D.C. along with many November 5-9, 2018. and 7 grandchildren. We now re- tion ceremony. After that the del- others. The staff and myself Americanism and Government trip: March 4-8, 2019 side in Delaware, and I only have egates ran the daily operation of are looking forward to serving Department Oratorical Contest: March 10, 2019. a short commute to work. the state government. the Legion Family of the Great Dayton & Western Reserve National Cemetery My very fi rst experience as a Standing committees met on State of Ohio. Grave Decorating: May 25, 2019. Director was at Buckeye Boys July 14th and it was well at- 2019 Buckeye Boys State: June 9-16, 2019 July | August | September 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 5
VETERAN’S AFFAIRS & REHABILITATION What a Veteran can do to help the Department Service Offi cers process your claims and appeals William Genochio VA regarding hearings, Compen- Administration VHA (you VA does upload the letter into the the VA has fulfi lled their duty to GySgt, USMC (Ret) sation and Pension (C&P) Exams, can do this at an appoint- Veterans Benefi ts Management assist the veteran and will decide DSO/ Offi ce Supervisor Proposals to Reduce or receive ment at your local VA Medi- System (VBMS). So yes, we do the case on available evidence of Cleveland VA Regional Offi ce calls from the American Legion cal Center). have access to the letter but only record. Ph: 216-522-3504 Department Service Offi cers re- **you must update both the when notifi ed by the veteran. So, The main take away, if you have Email: [email protected] garding upcoming appeals. This VBA and the VHA it is important that if you receive questions regarding your claim or Legionnaire, in this quarters is often due to the VA and the Watch your mailbox and call correspondence from the VA and appeal. Call your American Le- Legion News, we would like to American Legion not having the your American Legion Represen- are unsure call your American gion Representative. You do not inform our veterans, on ways you most current information. The tative, if you have a claim or ap- Legion Service Representative. have do this on your own. Trained can help ensure that your claim following will need to be notifi ed peal pending or submitted to the Submitting evidence for your Service Offi cers are available to or appeal is processed timely and if there is a new address and or VA. Be sure to watch your mail claim or appeal. Please refrain assist veterans with all aspects of effi ciently. As you already know phone number. for correspondence from the VA. from sending medical records their claim or appeal. If you hear the Department of Veterans Af- 1. American Legion, Cleveland Typically when a new claim is on USB devices such as thumb something from a fellow veteran fairs is a diffi cult system to navi- Veteran Affairs Regional fi led on a 21-526EZ, you should drives. The VA will not attempt take it at face value but confi rm gate and can become confusing Offi cer at 216-522-3504 or receive something within 60 to to pull the records from the USB. with your Legion Representative and frustrating. These tips and your County Veterans Ser- 90 days from the VA. This is of- If there is a cost to obtaining the prior to requesting increase of fi l- insights will help you to ensure vice Commission by fi ling a ten a generic letter stating that the records and you are unwilling or ing for Individual Unemployabil- that your claim or appeal moves 20-572 (Request for Change VA has received your claim and unable to pay the fee, you can ity (IU) or other benefi ts. through the VA with ease. of Address / Cancellation of at this time nothing is needed, request that the VA obtain the It is our upmost pleasure to as- Make sure you update your ad- Direct Deposit). but further correspondence will records for you by fi ling out the sist our Ohio Veterans and their dress and telephone number. One 2. The Veterans Affairs Benefi t follow. It will also state that the 21-4142 and 21-4142a. Be advised families. It is the selfl ess sacrifi c- of the most common issues we Administration VBA hotline American Legion has been noti- that the VA will only send the re- es of our members who answered see, is that the veteran does not at 1-800-827-1000. fi ed and sent a copy of the letter. quest twice to obtain records if no the call to duty to defend this receive correspondence from the 3. The Veterans Affairs Health This is true but misleading. The response after the second attempt Great Nation.
What is the Process after the Ramp-Opt-In Results Come Back? Eric Hall Here are the three lanes you submitted with your applica- • The Veteran cannot request Remember this will be the Administrative Assistant can choose for further review: tion at the same time to be a the higher-level review if the longest process and will Ohio American Legion • File a Supplemental Claim complete claim. veteran used the higher-level take some time. After the Regional Offi ce • Request a Higher-Level Review review or an appeal to the hearing is held there will be The RAMP program is a new • File an Appeal to the Board Higher-Level Review board. time to submit additional program for veterans to have of Veterans Appeals (This • This is used when there is no evidence and must be sub- their claim reviewed and receive process will not begin to pro- additional evidence. The VA File an Appeal to the Board mitted within 90 days from a decision to either grant or con- cess an appeal until a Date will only use the evidence that • This option will be considered the Veterans hearing. After tinue to deny. The problems we that will be provided from the is on record. by a Veteran Law Judge. 90 days the Board will not are seeing is with the claims letter received on your op- • There will be a new review • No earlier than October 18, consider the added evidence that are denied. We would like tions) of the issues for the evidence 2018 will the board process When the Veteran receives the to equip you, the veteran, with that was previously consid- your appeal notifi cation letter there will be some insight on how the process Supplemental Claim ered by the VA. The VA will • There are three options when a full explanation on what deci- works when a decision is made. • This option is used when the not consider any new evidence appealing to the Board, these sions the veteran can do. There When using the review process veteran will have additional after the VA has made their options are considered from will be a 21-4138 in the package under RAMP you will have up to evidence that is New and decision the order it was received to the fi lled out and witch lane the vet- one year to respond from the date Relevant to support grant- • There might be fi ndings that board. eran is selecting. the VA sent you the notifi cation ing the benefi t(s), the veteran the VA did not fulfi ll his duty - Direct Review, this is for If the Veteran is needing assis- letter. This will protect the effec- can identify existing relevant to assist the veteran from the no new evidence or no tance they can use the American tive date for your benefi ts. When records that the veteran original claim. The claim will hearing requested Legion or their local county ser- choosing one of the options. One would like the VA to obtain. be returned for further devel- - Evidence Submission, this is vice offi ce. For more information thing to be aware of is that if you (New evidence is considered opment and readjudication. when the Veteran does not on RAMP REVIEW RIGHTS decide to ask for further review as information that was not • The Veteran may choose the want a hearing, but the vet- visit https://benefi ts.va.gov/ben- the claim will not be looked at previously reviewed by the informal conference that will eran has additional evidence efi ts/appeals.asp after February 14, 2019. The VA VA. Relevant evidence is con- be available with the Ameri- to submit. Must be within will send out the information on sidered information that will can Legion to assist in the 90 days from when the References which lanes you can choose. This either prove or disapprove the call. This will be used to fi nd Board receives the request. Affairs, D. o. (n.d.). RAMP is like the option for the OPT-IN issue) the errors of the claim. This - Hearing, this is to testify Review Rights. Retrieved from process. There will be additional • For the Supplemental Claim option can delay the process- before the Veterans Law Benifi ts and Appeals: information provided when the to be complete the Veteran is ing of the Veterans Higher- Judge, and be able to sub- http;//bebefi ts.va.gov/benefi ts/ new system is operational. r e q u i r e d t o h a v e t h e e v i d e n c e Level review. mit additional evidence. appeals.asp FRAUD ALERT ISSUED BY FTC We would like to bring a very under the name “Help the Vets.” donations and all funds are now be- into helping our veterans and their nating, and do not rely solely on important matter to the attention This Florida based charity scam is ing distributed to Veterans Organi- families. the name of an organization. We of our Legionnaires. The Fed- now at the center of a multi-state zations with a true purpose. The Please report any fraudulent fun- would like to thank all of you for eral Trade Commission (FTC) action which has been initiated by FTC has created an initiative called draising activity to the Ohio At- your service, time, and attention has released information which the FTC, and veteranʼs representa- “Operation Donate with Honor” torney Generalʼs offi ce. You can to this concerning matter. is very concerning to all veter- tives in all 50 states. which aims to eliminate donations also research charities using the Find more information re- ans, and they would like true Even Ohio veterans fell victim, to fraudulent charities claiming to Ohio Attorney General website garding “Operation Donate veteranʼs organizations to up- donating over 11 million dollars to support veterans and service mem- and other resources like guidestar. with Honor” at the FTC web- date our Nationʼs heroes. It has the organization, unaware that the bers. There are many organiza- org; which provides descriptions site: https://www.ftc.gov/news- been brought to our attention money was rarely used in support tions like the American Legion, of programs and of how donations events/press-releases/2018/07/ that many veterans have fell vic- of veterans. “Help the Vets” is no AMVETS etc. who truly dedicate are being used. Please research ftc-states-combat-fraudulent- tim to a charity scam, operating longer permitted to accept or solicit their time, donations and efforts and use due diligence when do- charities-falsely-claim-help. PAGE 6 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018
CHILDREN & YOUTH 2018 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL AWARD: • Dominic Velasquez of Canfi eld, Ohio is the great-grandson of a Legionnaire and Buckeye Boys State alumni. Dominic will be attending the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill in the fall.
• Rosemary Zaleski of Strongsville, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire and a former participant of the Americanism & Govern- ment test. Rosemary will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall.
• Kenton Colvin of Hilliard, Ohio is the grandson of a Legionnaire and former Boy Scout and Eagle Scout. Kenton will be attending The University of Notre Dame in the fall. Kenton desires to serve the nation APPLICANTS BY COUNTY APPLICANTS RELATIONSHIP TO THE AMERICAN LEGION by enrolling in the University of Notre County # of Applicants County # of Applicants Dameʼs ROTC Program. Seneca 4 Fulton 1 AMERICAN LEGION/ Franklin 2 Greene 1 MILITARY MEMBER AWARD: Belmont 1 Lucas 1 • Ashley Gorbulja of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Butler 1 Madison 1 is an American Legion Member of The Crawford 1 Mahoning 1 University of Akron American Legion Post Cuyahoga 1 Montgomery 1 808. While serving in the United States Defi ance 1 Summit 1 Army Reserves, Ashely is pursuing a Delaware 1 Wayne 1 Masterʼs in Public Health. Fauquier (VA) 1 Total 21 COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY AWARD: • Maria Faber of Fostoria, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Maria is a Buckeye Girl State Alumni and is enrolled at the University of Findlay. • Jeremy Schmitz of Beavercreek, Ohio is the son of a Legionnaire. Jeremy is enrolled at Regent University. • Morgan Harsh of Hamilton, Ohio is the daughter of a Legionnaire. Morgan is enrolled at Bowling Green University. American Legion Post 586 Presents 2018 Scholarship Recipients Tuesday June 26, 2018 the Tipp level and make a difference in peo- agement. He is pursuing a career City American Legion Post 586 pleʼs lives. in the agricultural fi eld. His goal Family issued seventeen $500.00 Alexis Otstot received a scholar- is to help farmers maximize yields scholarships to twelve recipients. ship from the Legion. Alexis will while protecting the land. The Tipp City American Legion be a junior at Bowling Green State Mackenzie Weaver received Family consists of four groups: University majoring in Inclusive scholarships from the Legion and American Legion Post 586 (Le- Early Childhood Education. She the Legion Riders. Mackenzie will gion), American Legion Auxil- hopes to become an elementary be a freshman at Wilmington Col- iary Unit 586 (Auxiliary), Legion educator because teaching is her lege majoring in Early Childhood Riders Miami Valley Post 586 passion. Her goal in life is to have Education or Math. She wants to (Legion Riders) and Sons of the an impact on young children and become an elementary teacher spe- American Legion Squadron 586 their education. cializing in science and math. Her (SAL). Kaleigh Otstot received a schol- goal is to help children learn and Zachary Burleson received two arship from the Legion. Kaleigh grow. scholarships one from the Le- will be a freshman at Edison State Kayla Kreusch received a schol- Scholarship recipients front row – Kaleigh Otstot, Alexis Otstot, Brittany gion and another from the Aux- Community College majoring in arship from the Auxiliary. Kayla Andrews, Megan Weir and Mackenzie Weaver. Back Row SAL Chairman iliary. Zachary will be a junior at Accounting. Her goal is to be an will be a freshman at Sinclair Dan Belding, Auxiliary Chairperson Viola Williams, recipients Alex Wright State University majoring accountant. She loves math and Community College majoring in Rittenhouse, Isaiah Purves, Colton Purves, Legion Chairman Harlan in Biology. He has been interest- working with numbers. She hopes Addiction Services. She wants to Purves and Legion Riders Chairman Francis March. ed in the life sciences throughout to get a good education and work continue her medical education high school and he wants to ex- in the accounting fi eld. after Sinclair with an emphasis in a junior at Ohio University major- letic training and continue on to plore career paths that will allow Colton Purves received a scholar- cardiology. ing in Acting, Anthropology and get a graduate degree in Physical him to make an impact for others. ship from the Legion. Colton will Megan Weir received a scholar- French. He plans to teach English therapy. Kayla Mullen received three be a freshman at Wright State Uni- ship from the SAL. Megan is a in France for one year then return Brittany Andrews received scholarships one from the Le- versity majoring in Earth Environ- graduate student at Wright State to the US to obtain advanced de- scholarships from the Legion gion, one from the Auxiliary mental Science. He wants to get a University seeking a masterʼs de- grees in anthropology. Riders and the SAL. Brittany is a and one from the Legion Riders. good education and put this knowl- gree in Literacy Education. She is Alex Rittenhouse received a graduate student at the University Kayla will be a senior at Wright edge to work helping people. furthering her education in literacy scholarship from the Legion Rid- of Toledo majoring in Adminis- State University majoring in Ath- Isaiah Purves receive a scholar- to help her students become strong ers. Alex will be a freshman at tration. She is working with the letic Training. She has chosen ship from the Legion. Isaiah will readers. West Virginia Wesleyan College Cincinnati Bengals and is looking this route so she can promote be a senior at Ball State University Payton Wilks received a scholar- majoring in Athletic Training. He to continue her career in sports health and wellness on a personal majoring in Environmental Man- ship from the SAL. Payton will be wants to help others through ath- administration. July | August | September 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 7
AMERICANISM 2018 Ohio Buckeye Boys State “A week that shapes a lifetime.” Christie White ship program that exposes young elections, fi nance, legislative, law as standard Troopers would. Governor and Lieutenant Gov- Programs and Membership men to the rights and privileges, county government, city govern- These cadets also have a chance ernor. This yearʼs Governor was Manager, Department of Ohio the duties and responsibilities, and ment, courts, banking and realty, to attend Junior Cadet Week at the Blaise Tayese sponsored by Post The 2018 Buckeye Boys State the love for God and Country nec- school boards, utilities and the Ohio State Highway Patrol Train- 25 in Washington Court House. program was held on the campus essary to be self-governing citi- band. Each delegate is required to ing Academy after the end of the The Lieutenant Governor was Mi- of Miami University in Oxford zens. Through a practical, objec- apply for whichever section inter- Boys State program. chael Schaefer sponsored by Post Ohio on June 10-17th 2018. Near- tive, nonpartisan approach, par- ests him and report to that job for One of the highlights of the week 700 in Warren. ly 1,200 young men from over 500 ticipants in the American Legion the entire week. is the Federalists and Nationalists American Legion Buckeye Boys different high schools made up Buckeye Boys State Program are The American Legion also has caucuses. Each party will then State would not be possible with- this yearʼs delegates that attended exposed to fundamental demo- partnered with The Ohio State hold elections to determine the out the help from all the staff, Buckeye Boys State. Buckeye cratic principles in local, county, Highway Patrol since 1936. The leading candidates for Governor counselors, and volunteers. If you Boys State is the single largest and state elections and govern- troopers assigned to the boysʼ state and Lieutenant Governor, among are interested in volunteering or program in the nation and was the ment functions which prepare detail are the best of the best, and other elected positions. Once the becoming a part of the Buckeye 3rd chartered boyʼs state program them for leadership roles as patri- one of them is often the Trooper of parties have decided on their lead- Boys State staff, please contact when it was established in 1936. otic American Citizens. the Year. They help create Buck- ing candidates, a debate is held us at [email protected] or The mission of The American There are many different areas eye Boys State Highway Patrol between the two parties. Elections 740-362-7478. We would love to Legion Buckeye Boys State is to that these delegates become in- Cadets who spend the week mak- are then conducted to determine have you be a part of the week that provide an educational and leader- volved. There is state government, ing sure nobody is breaking the the 2018 Buckeye Boys State shapes these lifetimes.
My experience at Buckeye Boys State was spectacular all the way from the delegates to the counselors and Legionnaires. Especially the Legionnaires. Everyone was respectful, kind and approachable towards one another. It was delightful to be around so many great human beings with a smile on their face each day. Buckeye Boys State was the most engaging, intellectual, and passionate opportunity I have ever been given to learn about Ohioʻs government. As Governor of Buckeye Boys State, I interacted with the Legionnaires often. During our time together, I met some very wise and honorable individuals. These staff members were key mentors as I took on the role of Governor at BBS. From their teachings and actions I learned how important it is to not only be an intellectual leader but a moral one also; being a leader is a challenging task. Every decision you make will always be criticized no matter what your intentions are. However, as an appointed leader, you must follow the line of good no matter the diffi culty and scrutiny you may receive. The wisdom I have learned from Buckeye Boys State will never be forgotten and it has inspired me to live an honorable life. I would like to thank all those who are actively serving, and our veterans for preserving the greatest country in the world! And a big thank you to all the staff members of the American Legion for giving us the opportunity to experience a week to shape a lifetime!
Sincerely, Blaise Tayese PAGE 8 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018
AMERICANISM The Ohio American Legion Baseball Senior State Tournament Christie White, Programs and 2017, over 55% of all players nation. 28th at 7:00pm. Circleville, This year the teams Membership Manager on 30 major league team rosters This yearʼs senior tournament which was undefeated played represented were: Department of Ohio played American Legion Base- kicked off on July 25th at Bea- against Beverly/Lowell who had Region 1- Pemberville Post 183 American Legion Baseball is ball. 2018 marks the 93rd year vers Field in Lancaster Ohio. 1 loss. Circleville defeated Bev- Region 2- Van Wert Post 178 the fi nest summer baseball pro- for American Legion Baseball, This tournament was an 8 team, erly/Lowell 4-2. They will move Region 3- Sandusky Post 83 gram for high school students an enviable anniversary in any double elimination tournament. on to the Great Lakes Regional Region 4- Utica Post 92 in Ohio and the nation today. fi eld. For these past 92 years The 8 teams who won each of Tournament which is hosted by Region 5- Circleville Post 134 American Legion Baseball American Legion Baseball has their regions are listed to the Napoleon Post 300. Their fi rst Region 6- Lancaster Post 11 serves as the largest source of strived to maintain the reputa- right. game is at 4:30pm Wednesday Region 7- Steubenville Post 33 talent to major league teams of tion as the highest regarded The fi nal game of the tourna- August 8th versus the tourna- Region 8- Beverly/Lowell Post any youth baseball program. In youth baseball program in the ment started on Saturday July ment champion from Wisconsin. 389/750
REGION 1 REGION 2 REGION 3 REGION 4 REGION WINNERS
REGION 5 REGION 6 REGION 7 REGION 8 April2018 | May | June DEPARTMENT 2018 OHIO CONVENTION LEGION NEWS HIGHLIGHTSPAGE 9
2018–2019 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
Department Commander Past Department Commander National Executive Committeeman Alt. National Exec. Committeeman 1st Vice Commander BOB SCHMITT STANLEY PLEASANT ROBERT KLOSTERMEIER STEVE MASOWICK ROGER FRIEND
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2nd Vice Commander Department Treasurer Department Chaplain Department Assistant Chaplain Department Judge Advocate JEAN WILSON RICHARD STALEY FATHER LOUIS SCHMIT JIM VAUGHAN, JR. DOUGLAS WHITNEY
Department Historian Department Assistant Historian Department Sergeant-At-Arms Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms HAROLD LANDIS VIRGIL ARLING RUSSELL BOHLAND HOLLY LEWIS MELISSA FOWLE
Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Assistant Sergeant-At-Arms Department Parliamentarian STAN OREN JOHN HOOD KENT LONG WILLIAM KELLER GARY MINADEO 2018 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS 2018 – 2019 DISTRICT OFFICERS
“GREAT” 1st DISTRICT 2nd “TO NONE” DISTRICT
District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander District Commander 1st Vice District Commander Vacant DAVE PAQUETTE JASON RUE FRANK (JOE) NAVARRE JR DAN METZGER WALTER MEHARG
“THUNDERING” 3rd DISTRICT “FABULOUS” 4th DISTRICT
District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander DAVID JONES JOE LAW BETSY LAW GREG ELSBERND JIM JENNINGS STEPHEN FOSTER
“FIGHTING” 5th DISTRICT “SIZZLING” 6th DISTRICT
District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander LENNY WHITE DAVID LOFY AL BEYER ROY TERRY STEPHEN THORP PRESTON HALE
“MAGNIFICENT” 7th DISTRICT “GREAT” 8th DISTRICT
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District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander ROGER WARD KENNETH CRAWFORD ROBERT WAGNER FRED JAMES RICHARD DONOVAN TINA WALKER COLUMBUS, OHIO • JUNE 28 - JULY 1, 2018
“DYNAMIC” 9th DISTRICT “GREAT” 10th DISTRICT
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District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander JOSE RIVERA FRANK ADLEY WILLIAM RUNYAN BRADLEY TEIS GARY ICKES LARRY GLASGOW, JR.
“ELITE” 11th DISTRICT “LEADING” 12th DISTRICT
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District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander ANDREW MATHENY RUSSELL “JOE” PETERS JOHN ROBINSON GEORGE MUSSI RICK GARREN TOM POULTON
“TENACIOUS” 13th DISTRICT “PHENOMENAL” 14th DISTRICT
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District Commander 1st Vice District Commander Vacant District Commander 1st Vice District Commander 2nd Vice District Commander JOHN MURPHY JOSEPH RULAND ROBERT BURGESS CHRISTOPHER HAWKINS JR. ROBERT CARSON
2017 – 2018 Department Convention Awards
Educator of the Year Law Enforcement Offi cer of the Year Firefi ghter of the Year Social Worker of the Year KRISTA CARPENTER MARK WASYLSTLYN DON WALKER CHRISTINE SINNETTE
April2018 | May | June DEPARTMENT 2018 OHIO CONVENTION LEGION NEWS HIGHLIGHTSPAGE 9 2017 – 2018 Department Convention Awards
Commander’s Award Vice Commander’s Award Grand Award Eli Jensen Award POST 44 POST 352 POST 598 “GREAT” 10TH DISTRICT
Hugh K. Martin Award Big One Pin Award (Small) Big One Pin Award (Medium) Big One Pin Award (Large) POST 681 “TENACIOUS” 13TH DISTRICT “ELITE” 11TH DISTRICT “GREAT” 10TH DISTRICT
Gold Brigade Recruiter of the Year DMS Award Mickeal J. Golato Memorial JEAN WILSON JEAN WILSON HOLLY LEWIS AND BRAD TEIS (Americanism) POST 598
Edward McBane (Youth Activities) Father John E. Duffy Award Alice Friedman Memorial Law and Order Award POST 318 POST 526 POST 178 POST 95 COLUMBUS, OHIO • JUNE 28 - JULY 1, 2018
All Time High All Time High Department VA Award Legionnaire of the Year POST 283 POST 553 TRACI WASHINGTON PRESTON HALE
Gifts for Yanks - Largest District Gifts for Yanks - Largest Post Ralph Doll Award (Energy-Conservation) Meritorious Service 13TH DISTRICT POST 757 POST 184 POST 681
GIFTS FOR YANKS POST AWARDS GIFTS FOR YANKS Largest Contribution - Category (1,000+) Largest Percentage of Goal - Category (1,000+) DONATIONS Post 199, Harrison • 4th District • $1,100.00 Post 199, Harrison • 4th District EXCEEDING 5K OR Largest Contribution - Category (299-999) Largest Percentage of Goal - Category (299-999) MORE: Post 91, Berea •13th District • $24,331.40 Post 91, Berea • 13th District (2) Post 217 Largest Contribution - Category (25-99) Largest Percentage of Goal • Category (25-299) (7) Post 757 Post 757, Chillicothe • 7th District • $10,908.04 Post 757, Chillicothe • 7th District (9) Post 236 Largest Contribution (Post) Largest Post Percent of Goal Post 91, Berea Post 757, Chillicothe (11) Post 159 (13) Post 91 Largest Contribution (District) Largest District Percent of Goal Meritorious Service 13th District 13th District POST 353
RESOLUTIONS AT 2018 DEPARTMENT CONVENTION
Resolution 18-11DC American Legion headquarters to Legion in 1919 in the State of Ohio (APPROVED IN COMMITTEE/ that will brand and market the Four Title: JROTC Cadet of the Year review discriminatory membership at the 2019 Department Convention CONVENTION) Pillars of The American Legion and Program inequities on behalf of women vet- with one commemorative plaque RESOLVED, By The Ameri- specifi c programs of The American (APPROVED IN COMMITTEE/ erans with male spouses through that will be displayed at Department can Legion, Department of Ohio, in Legion Department of Ohio; and, be CONVENTION) discussion of membership eligibility Headquarters and a certifi cate to convention assembled in Columbus, it further RESOLVED, By The American to The American Legion Auxiliary each of the twelve Posts. Ohio, June 28 to July 1, 2018, That RESOLVED, That The Ameri- Legion Department of Ohio in De- and Sons of The American Legion the City of Columbus be commend- can Legion Department of Ohio, partment Convention assembled in that encourages and promotes future Resolution 18-16DC ed for its endeavors in providing a through a specifi c committee, or Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through change to the Constitution and By- Title: Rename the 12th District to site for the 2018 Convention. Department Executive Committee, July 1st, 2018, That The American laws of said organizations. Capital District work closely with Legionnaire Rick Legion Department of Ohio establish (APPROVED IN COMMITTEE/ Resolution 18-15DC Isbell, through the creation process a JROTC Cadet of the Year Program. Resolution 18-14DC CONVENTION) Title: American Legion Centen- to liaison with the National organi- Title: Post Centennial Recognition RESOLVED, By The American nial Youth Book zation for logo use and provide ap- Resolution 18-13DC (AMENDED IN COMMITTEE, Legion Department of Ohio in De- (APPROVED IN COMMITTEE/ proval of content on the fi nal version Title: Legion Family Membership REJECTED ON CONVENTION partment Convention assembled in CONVENTION) of the book; and, be it fi nally Eligibility for Male Spouses of FLOOR FOR FURTHER STUDY) Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through RESOLVED, By The American RESOLVED, That The Ameri- Women Legionnaires RESOLVED, That The Ameri- July 1st, 2018, That The American Legion Department of Ohio in De- can Legion Department of Ohio, (REJECTED IN COMMITTEE/ can Legion Department of Ohio in Legion Department of Ohio rename partment Convention assembled in through approval of the Depart- CONVENTION) Department Convention assembled in the 12th District to be known as the Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through ment Finance Committee, provide RESOLVED, By The American Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through “Capital District”. July 1st, 2018, That The American the initial $2,000.00 to assist in the Legion Department of Ohio in De- July 1st, 2018, That The American Legion encourage the creation of a creation of the childrenʼs book which partment Convention assembled in Legion Department of Ohio recog- Resolution 18-19DC childrenʼs book through the Depart- will be returned to Department upon Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through nize the eleven active Posts that reg- Title: Thanking the City of ment of Ohio with Legionnaire, Il- sales of the book. July 1st, 2018, strongly urge The istered for charter to The American Columbus lustrator, and Author, Rick Isbell, (Continued on page 19) PAGE 14 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018
GOOD OF THE LEGION
CONTINUOUS MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES AT POST 297
Certifi cates of Years of Continuous Membership were presented by Tim Baumle, Commander and John Overmeyer, 1st Vice Commander of Payne American Legion, Post 297. Those Veterans receiving membership certifi cates were (Left to Right) Robert Baumle, Robert Franklin, and Dan Dawson for 70 years, Louis Savio for 60 years, Robert Parady and Tim Baumle for 50 years.
50 YEAR MEMBERSHIPS 50 YEAR MEMBERSHIP 50 YEAR MEMBERSHIP Commander Michelle Hedgecoke presented Harry Meeker with a 50 year member certifi cate. He is a member of McCook Post 529, Dillonvale, OH. Harry is a Naval Vietnam Veteran, served on three Each member has 50 Years of Continous Membership in different vessels. The American Legion. (Left to Right) Roger Weaver, William Commander Skip Boehnlein presented a certifi cate to Grau, Louie Streicher, Mike Mohring, Ellsworth Mitchell, 50 Year Member Denny Klingman at Post 459, District James Blue. #9 in Burton, Ohio.
CERTIFICATE PRESENTED RINGING THE BELL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA Roger Peinert, Adena American Sergeant-At- Legion Post #525 Arms, Lybarger- members Frank Grimm American Zamski (left) and Legion Post John Zamski 441, Tontogany (right) met Rocky presenting WWII Blier of the Veteran Ralph Pittsburg Steelers Baker Jr. with during “Wreaths a certifi cate of Across America” appreciation at the National signed by the The Salvation Army has their kettles out every year at Cemetery of The members of Christmas. Tenth District, Massillon, Ohio American Post Allegrany’s on Post 441 and an 221 members are ringing the bell in front of the local Wal- December 16th. American fl ag to Mart. (Left to Right) David Frost, Larry Stottsburg, 2nd Vice; All three served be displayed in Bill Doyle, President SAL; and Howard Moratto, Commander. in Vietnam. his room. Several kettels were fi lled by members of Post 221.
POST 459 NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS NEWLY ELECTED POST 614 OFFICERS Post 459 new executive Members; New Commander Roy Podojil, New 1st Vice Commander Skip Bohlen, New 2nd Vice Commander Lee Koroshes. Sworn in by 9th District Adjutant Charles Stennis. Photos by Bill Miller, Historian. Installation of Post 614 Offi cers took place on June 6, 2018, at the regular meeting held in the Northwest Township public hall. The elected/re-elected offi cers are: (Back Row) Chaplain, Rich Queen; 1st Vice Commander, Phillip Schooley; Commander Tom Rowe; 2nd Vice Commander, Rick Isbell. (Front row) Gwynn Schultz Sgt. at Arms; Mike Cook, Finance; John Hykes, Judge Advocate; Jerry Vance, Adjutant. July | August | September 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 15
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OHIO VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE VETERAN OF THE YEAR OF 2017 AWARD Post 15 Legionnaire Howard (Howdy) April 6, 2018, Veteran of the Year 2017 went to Samuel B. Friend, 91, of Poland in Mahoning Swoger III, Commander of American Legion Post County was inducted into the Ohio 301, Austintown. Commander Swoger served during Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2017 on the Vietnam War with the 1st Battalion, 91st Artillery 9 November at a ceremony in Dublin. Pershing Missiles Security Platoon and obtained the Howdy served in the U.S. Army during rank of Sergeant. (Continued) After his discharge, he World War II as Combat Infantryman, continued serving the veteran community at General and was seriously wounded in January Motors in Lordstown, chairing the UAW Veterans’ 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge. He Committee for 19 years. He designed and oversaw was discharged from the Army in 1946 the installation of the veteran’s wall inside the GM after eighteen months in a military plant, was appointed UAW Region 2-B Veterans hospital. After his discharge, he Representative, and has served at the National graduated from Mount Union College level for the past 26 years. Sam is a two term Past and began a 31 years career in the fi eld Commander of the United Veterans Council, Past 2nd of education, serving as a high school Vice Commander of American Legion District 9, past teacher and principal. He served Adjutant of the American Legion Department of Ohio, as the Grand Marshal of the Poland and a member of Catholic War Veterans Post 1292, Memorial Day Parade in 2001. Howdy Youngstown Veterans Court Mentor, Youngstown Air is a volunteering for the Youngstown Reserve Base Community Council, AMVETS Post YMCA and its Camp Fitch. He has 44, and DAV Chapter 2. As Commander of Post 301, served on many local YMCA boards Sam organizes the Austintown Memorial Day Parade and committees. Howdy has been and Ceremony, oversees programs for 2nd and presenting his military story “War is 5th grades promoting patriotism, fl ag history, and the Rage of Hell – My Life as a Combat Infantryman in WWII’s Battle of the Bulge.” He respect for Veterans, and serves as co-chairman for has spoken to churches, Rotary clubs, libraries, historical societies and high schools. the annual 9-11 Memorial Service. He has been a proud member of Post 15 for twenty-six years. Also inducted was Senior Chief Petty Offi cer Edward C. Byers Jr.), U.S. Navy an active duty Navy Seal and Medal of Honor recipient with nine combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and is pictured with Howdy at the induction ceremony. OHIO FLAGS OF HONOR MEMORIAL 2017
Ridgeville Corners Legion Post 454 hosted the Ohio 1ST PLACE FUNDRAISER WINNER Flags of Honor Memorial on July 29-30, 2017. A Pictured from left: Terry Healan, ceremony opened the event Point Blank Range Manager, Bill on July 29, 2017 at 10:00 Smith and Lake County Council am and was open to public 2nd Vice Commander Ron Samnik. viewing until Sunday, July Bill Smith, a retired Army veteran 30, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Ohio and 29 year member of the Flags of Honor Memorial is American and presently with Post Ohio’s traveling memorial #214 in Willoughby, OH was the to the men and women, 1st Place Winner of the American from Ohio, who have given Legion Lake County Council’s their lives in Afghanistan, fundraising raffl e on May 17. The Iraq and globally in the prize was a Springfi eld Model 1911 War on Terrorism. There A-1, 45 caliber Handgun Package were 295 Flags of Honor provided by Point Blank Range and as well as an additional Gun Shop of Mentor whose owner, 400 tribute fl ags on display. David Holtz, is an Army veteran and There was also a very a strong supporter of the American moving program featuring Legion. Tribute to Troops co- founder and inspirational speaker Rockie Lynne. Also attending were 2ND PLACE FUNDRAISER WINNER representatives from Survivor Outreach Services Pictured from left: Zoli Dudevszky, and Honor and Remember Stacy Dudevszky, Mariah Pausch organizations. and Lake County Council 2nd Vice Commander Ron Samnik. Mariah Pausch won the second place prize of a $150 Walmart gift card as part of the American Legion Lake County Council’s fundraiser on May 17. Pausch’s grandfather POST 398 was a Korean War veteran a long RECRUITING time member of American Legion Post #112 in Madison, OH. She is Post 398, Granville, passionate about supporting local Recruiting new members and veteran organizations on her own sharing info at the Granville and through her work as Marketing Farmers Market with John Director at Western Reserve Harley- Adams, Bud Chase and Dave Davidson in Mentor, OH. Mariah Shoemaker. fi rst met Lake County’s 2nd Vice Commander Ron Samnik while organizing a charity motorcycle run for Purple Heart Homes of Northeast Ohio. Zoli and Stacy Dudevszky, owners of Western Reserve Harley-Davidson are staunch veteran supporters and very proud of Pausch and all of her efforts towards helping them. PAGE 16 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018
MIKE JACOB DAVID METZGER POST 135 TOLEDO RICHARD WILCOX POST 39 POMEROY WILLIAM MILLER ROBERT VALLANCE RICHARD PHELPS TAPS JOHN TUCKER JOHN HITCHCOCK LEONARD GALLAGHER JOHN PFAHLER JACK LEWIS WILLIAM GAIL KENNETH JACOBS POST 182 COLUMBUS POST 41 NORWALK POST 86 TORONTO POST 138 HAMILTON ROBERT PAYNE WILLIAM FISH RALPH NOONAN TERRY SIX POST 183 PEMBERVILLE RICHARD NESTOR RAYMOND ZORBINI WILLIAM BAKER KENNETH ABKE POST 43 TROY JAMES MCCLAIN MICHAEL BARRETT JOSEPH SOHAJDA JAMES BURKHART LESTER KAHRIG WENDELL HAMILTON POST 184 PIQUA MELVIN EVENDEN POST 88 ASHLAND POST 140 GREENVILLE RAYMOND CARR POST 44 CANTON NEIL EDWARDS WILLIAM GRICE POST 186 LEBANON CECIL BREWER PAUL SILINSKY RALPH KNICK HERMAN BEGLEY ROBERT GLEASON DONALD SEITER ROBERT SHARP GARY NISCHWITZ RAYMOND RISDEN CHARLES PEPPARD BILLY PEEPLES FRANK WYATT EMIL GRAVES POST 91 BEREA ROBERT RICE POST 191 SPENCERVILLE WALLACE TESSANNE WILLIAM HUDAK POST 142 WAVERLY WALTER MILLER JAMES LAB JOHN KLEEM THOMAS BARKER LOREN LUNZ JOHN BAGLEY RALPH SCHAEFER DONALD DIENER POST 194 MASON POST 1 COLUMBUS THURMAN MILLER JOHN LENGEL POST 144 COLUMBUS HAROLD WELLS DANA MEDEINOS FRED SOUTHWOOD POST 95 XENIA HOWARD ROOP LAWRENCE MEIBERS THOMAS DATRES WILLIAM BROWN JOHN HOPKINS PATRICK GILLIGAN CARL PROUD NORMAN PILKINTON POST 45 BOWLING GREEN POST 96 LIMA THEODORE WERNTZ POST 197 SOUTH AMHERST RIPLEY SCURLOCK RICHARD CONVERSE DONALD LEE ROWE GUY PATETE RONALD WINIARSKI POST 3 FINDLAY POST 46 BELLEVUE IRVIN VONALMEN RONALD FUSCO POST 199 HARRISON JOHN SMITH DONALD YINGLING ROSS DUBOIS LARRY HOLBROOK CECIL RICHARDSON HERBERT CARR GENE SCHAAF J COURTAD WILBUR WILLIAMS BONNIE CHASTEEN ARDEN ENDREK POST 49 WILMINGTON RICHARD SPARROW CARL GANNON WAYNE COWLES LARRY BOSSERMAN JAMES BERNARD TERRY STEVENS WENDELL HORNE CHESTER LEWIS FRANKLIN BREMER WALTER WISWELL HAROLD LAMBERT POST 147 APPLE CREEK OATHER MEESE KENNETH KARHOFF TOM STALLINGS ALBERT LOTIS RICHARD JACOT JAMES MOLER CARL MUSGRAVE RONALD BRICKER JERRY SPENCE JACK DAVIS JOHN ROBERTS DONALD SINK POST 52 BELLAIRE RICHARD CLEVENGER POST 151 CONNEAUT ARTHUR TUDOR POST 7 WICKLIFFE TINO ESPOSITO POST 97 CARDINGTON NICK HAUTALA CHARLES WARMAN JAMES KOSMERL EUGENE REANT DOYLE SHOEWALTER ROBERT HARKABUS DAVID ZINK JOHN KOONEY WILLIAM DUVALL RAYMOND BAUMAN ROBERT BROWN JAMES NEAL RICHARD CAMBIER POST 56 SALEM ALFRED HOLT JAMES GREEN KENNETH LAMB FRANK URANKAR JAMES DORN POST 98 COLUMBUS MARTIN MATCHIK PAUL BYBEE POST 11 LANCASTER POST 57 AMANDA GARRY NEWELL ROBERT WARREN GEORGE HANDY HAROLD DAVIS JERRY PETERS POST 99 TOLEDO POST 159 ST. CLAIRSVILLE WILLIAM STARTUP WILLIAM POE POST 58 SOMERSET JOSEPH ACHINGER ALBERT CALOVINI RONALD STRACK WALTER TEMPLE JAMES YOUNG POST 100 WEST UNION POST 160 BREWSTER POST 200 HUBER HEIGHTS HARRY RICKETTS POST 62 CHILLICOTHE BERLIN SHIVELEY VERNON DEAL DONALD TROUT LEO SHAW HERMAN TYLER POST 101 LA RUE ERNEST ROOT RONALD FOSTER HARRY ELLIS RALPH GRAVES J SPITZER POST 164 GROVE CITY THOMAS REID DONALD KRISTOFF CHARLES WARE POST 103 ASHTABULA THOMAS ESTEP PAUL LEMONIS VERNON COURTNEY JOHN TRAINER RAYMOND NIEMI POST 165 MIAMISBURG POST 201 WEST JEFFERSON POST 12 ELYRIA LEWIS HAUBIEL EVERETT FYOCK MICHAEL PHILLIPS JOHN SMITH WILBUR KITSON POST 63 OTTAWA WILLIAM CYBULSKI JAMES SPAULDING ELDON THOMPSON JOSEPH BLANER MELVIN GERDING JAMES BORDEAUX CHESTER THOMAS HOMER CARROLL WALTER SIWIERKA EVERETT FREEZE POST 105 LONDON JOHN WARRICK WILLIAM DENNIS STEVE SLANOC THOMAS HOYT DAVID EADES GERALD PATRICK POST 202 MEDINA LAWRENCE BUHSER POST 64 MARIETTA POST 109 MONTPELIER GENE TUFTS WILLIAM ONEIL ROBERT CLARK THOMAS ATKINSON DON ADAMS FLOYD WALKER POST 205 DOVER DAVID VALENTINE JAMES DOAN POST 110 TOLEDO MICHAEL LOTSPAIH WILLIAM KIBRIGE POST 14 BAINBRIDGE ROBERT MILLER ARTHUR BUTLER GALE DREYER KENNETH SOPHER LESTER HATFIELD DONOVAN SCHOONOVER ALLISON CRAWFORD ROBERT LEMONS JEROME ZENOBY POST 15 POLAND KENNETH FINLEY DOMINIC SLANINKA POST 166 ALLIANCE RALPH FESTI RICHARD KOKER POST 65 COSHOCTON DONALD BRADLEY DAVID SLUSSER POST 210 CELINA POST 16 MANSFIELD MICHAEL WRIGHT POST 112 MADISON JACK BURRESS GEORGE HARLING ALLEN NEAL LAWRENCE HALL BEN GRIMM ALBERT DESTEPHEN PAUL BAUCHER GEORGE CASHELL RONALD HESS JESSE SWIGER ERNEST FRANKO TED ELSASS DAVID CARVER J DENNIS WYRICK TOM BREWSTER POST 168 BARNESVILLE LOUIS HOYNG MARTIN HALL JOHN RICKMAN POST 113 PORT CLINTON HAROLD HICKENBOTTOM JIM FISHBAUGH POST 17 GIBSONBURG POST 67 SHREVE JAMES HANSEN POST 169 TIFFIN POST 211 AVON LAKE BILLY MCGOUGH JAMES HENDERSHOTT TED PETERSEN FRANK IANNANTUONO JACK KINSNER POST 18 TOLEDO POST 68 WOOSTER POST 115 DELAWARE JOHN FETZER J POULIOT EDWARD WRONKOWICZ ROBERT SMITH CARL CLEMENTS POST 170 WADSWORTH PAUL KAASE RICHARD GURZYNSKI POST 69 READING POST 118 AMHERST GEORGE STEELE POST 214 WILLOUGHBY POST 19 AKRON ROBERT BISER ROBERT SCHULTZ JACK STEELE RUDY BUKOVEC JAMES WHITE WILLIAM WALLER ALFRED FILCZER ADAM OLIS WILLIAM MCMILLIN POST 21 ATHENS FRANK BEMMES RAYMOND ROTH CHARLES MALEK ROGER SKINNER CHARLES POWELL JOHN STAHL BOB SCHULTZ ALBERT BLOCK POST 215 EATON RICHARD MCKINSTRY ARTHUR WILSON EDWARD SHAFFER EDWARD MUCZYNSKI ROBERT BOURNE STACY PHILLIPS POST 71 ROSEVILLE GENE WALBOM POST 171 WESTERVILLE MICHAEL SPEER POST 23 PORTSMOUTH RALPH WYCINSKI ALLEN WEED EDWARD HOWARD HORACE KRAMER HARRISON BROCKETT THEODORE GRAYBILL POST 120 URBANA HARRY MILLER POST 217 SIDNEY CATHERINE NOEL POST 72 MT CARMEL ORRIN GROSJEAN POST 173 BELLEFONTAINE ROBERT HILGEFORT KENNETH GREEN DONALD HERMAN POST 121 FREMONT JOHN ANDERSON RAYMOND KIES POST 24 MC CONNELSVILLE POST 76 SEBRING FRED GABEL FRED BREWSTER WARREN LAYTON DONALD ROBERTS C FORD JAMES ZILLES JERRY CORWIN THOMAS HARP POST 25 WASHINGTON C.H. POST 77 NEFFS POST 123 NORWOOD JOHN EASTON VIRGIL KOONS NED SHAW LOUIS JAGUCKI PHILLIP GLENN ROBERT FERGUSON GARY EGBERT POST 27 GALLIPOLIS POST 83 SANDUSKY JOSEPH KARNER RONALD GRIMES ROBERT WALLING CHARLES NEAL WILLIAM DURIS THEODORE MCGORON ROBERT KELLOGG POST 218 MIDDLETOWN MICHAEL SMITH ANTHONY NOVAK MARSELLE DOBBINS LEWIS LENHART PAUL DEMOSTENES POST 28 PERRYSBURG HAROLD GAHR POST 128 MIDDLEPORT NORMAN WAGNER WILLIAM RATHMAN JOHN BONDELIER JACOB GARLOCK E ANDERSON CARL WREN MICHAEL STOOPS MARVIN WIDDEL ROLAND HARRIS ROBERT BYER RUSSELL ROWE FLOYD FORGY POST 29 ZANESVILLE DAVID LACONTE POST 131 LEETONIA THOMAS PADOVANO WILLIAM MCNABB CHARLES WOOLF JOHN MARTIN CARL DEFFENBAUGH ALBERT KESSLER DAVID GRAY LARRY WEIDIG RICHARD REINBOLT JOHN GRUBBS MARION NOLAN POST 219 SULLIVAN JAMES MESAROS MICHAEL SCHEESER ROBERT VALENTINE POST 178 VAN WERT KATHLEEN WEAVER POST 30 LORAIN ROY TERRY POST 132 TOLEDO DONALD BAER POST 221 MASSILLON WILLIAM DAVIES RICHARD SCHEEL THOMAS CASE ALLEN PARDON HOWARD BENNETT POST 33 STEUBENVILLE THOMAS TROIKE DARRELL CLAY GEORGE PALOMBI POST 223 HICKSVILLE RICHARD VIZYAK EDWARD ANDRZEJCZYK WALTER BROWNRIDGE MARY FERRIS FRANCIS LINDER THOMAS KNUTSEN LEE BROWN GEORGE FINKLER POST 179 BLANCHESTER DANO STARR JESSE MERINO JOHN GAST POST 134 CIRCLEVILLE TOM WHITE ROBERT FORRER POST 34 CADIZ POST 85 NEWARK FORREST HOFFMAN POST 180 GEORGETOWN POST 225 UPPER SANDUSKY KEITH HENDERSON DOROTHY LEES MACDONALD SCHUMM PAUL FISHER NOBLE FOX GEOFFERY MOSSER MARK MCCOY BRUCE DEGARMO HAROLD HAVENS POST 227 BRIDGEPORT POST 38 MARTINS FERRY MERLYN GAGE ELIJAH HONEYCUTT POST 181 BUCYRUS CHARLES KNAPP LEONARD BODEMANN JAMES ECLEBERRY DOYLE CALVERT July | August | September 2018 OHIO LEGION NEWS PAGE 17
POST 228 POWHATAN POINT VALERIAN BRICELAND POST 381 HUNTSVILLE WENDELL BROWN POST 535 BELLVILLE HARRY KNIGHT GLENN RAUCH RICHARD STEINMETZ POST 479 SWANTON GENE SCHONAUER JAMES BROWN KENNETH CROWL POST 382 BLUFFTON THERON BRISBIN JACK SWIGART POST 232 GRAND RAPIDS FLOYD GUTERBA BILL MCKIBBEN RICHARD STAGER POST 537 OREGON DUANE SMOYER POST 295 GREEN SPRINGS POST 384 WHITEHOUSE POST 482 SCIO CHRIS GREVIS POST 235 GIRARD MARK HUMBERGER NORMAN TIPLADY WILLIAM ASHWORTH NORMAN SCHUFFENECKER PATRICK TONDO POST 297 PAYNE RUSSELL ELDRIDGE EUGENE COPELAND FRANCIS GROSJEAN POST 236 NEWTON FALLS LAWRENCE MAGNUSON RICHARD GRIMM THOMAS DENNIS WILLIAM BYERSMITH DUANE MASTERS POST 300 NAPOLEON PAUL HISER WILLIAM ROSS POST 539 NORTH BALTIMORE THOMAS ALLEN FRANCIS BROWN MARK MILLER POST 484 CINCINNATI MALCOLM EGGLESTON EDW DRAKE JOHN SHOVAR DAVID MUSCH GEORGE MCDERMOTT ROBERT BLAKE MARVIN GORDON POST 305 CUSTAR DON SCOTT JOHN WALLACE DELMONT BROWN KENNETH KIRSCH CLARENCE METZGER POST 385 WESTLAKE KENNETH MCKINLEY ROBERT HOPPLE POST 237 BATAVIA MARVIN WILHELM JOHN MINOTTI THOMAS WAGNER CONARD SIFERD MARION HOPPER POST 309 MAPLE HEIGHTS POST 387 MINSTER POST 487 WEST MILTON POST 541 CONTINENTAL FRANK MURPHY WILLIAM LAND LAVON KNOSTMAN LUIS LERMA DONALD BENDELE POST 238 MECHANICSBURG JAMES SANDERS POST 389 BEVERLY LOWELL CONKLIN RICHARD KNAPP TERRY MINIX POST 311 ARCHBOLD VIRGIL HUTCHINS HUGH SIMPSON CARL CUNNINGHAM STANLEY FORREST ELDEN BADENHOP DOUGLAS ROBERTS CLARENCE HANEY VIRGIL SHIREY POST 239 WORTHINGTON NORBERT LISAK POST 397 VERMILION POST 488 CRESTLINE CHARLES ZIMMERMAN CHARLES MURRAY POST 320 MAUMEE ARTHUR MURRAY RICHARD DEWALT POST 542 PUT-IN-BAY ED JACKSON JOHN PERRIN ROBERT CLARK BILL OWEN LAWRENCE RIPICH THEODORE BOOKHOUT POST 322 WEST ALEXANDRIA DAVID HOFF ROBERT STRAUCH POST 545 TOLEDO POST 240 LUCKEY BURL HANKS WILLIAM MILLER JOHN SPIROFF JACK LEWANDOWSKI WAYNE YOUNG MARVIN HICKMAN KENNETH HAYNIE CHARLES CONN POST 548 LOUISVILLE POST 241 NEW BREMEN POST 323 ST. MARYS CHARLES ALLEN POST 490 WHITEHALL RICKY CRISS DUANE HEGEMIER MURRAY FITZGERALD JOHN VARGO RALPH DESANTO WILBUR LINGENHOEL EDGAR HENNING POST 326 SHELBY POST 398 GRANVILLE ROGER CANUPP JAMES GOTSCHALL DUANE HARTWIG GARY MYERS HERMAN LEO HAROLD CASTOR POST 549 BEACH CITY LARRY RISMILLER POST 327 CORNING JOHN LANTZ CHARLES UNDERWOOD WARREN VEITINGER POST 243 GALION LEONARD ASBELL POST 405 NEW WASHINGTON POST 491 DENNISON POST 553 TOLEDO CHARLES GRIEBLING POST 328 DAYTON R JAYNES DANIEL WEST JACKIE THOMAS ROBERT VANMETER ROBERT GREENE POST 407 DOYLESTOWN POST 493 JACKSON CENTER RAYMOND MILLER JOHN GOLDSMITH POST 330 WAPAKONETA PAUL JORDAN WAYNE GERBER DORLAND OLSON HENDRIX BARKER WILLIAM KOENIG ROBERT MASTERS POST 494 SUGARCREEK JOHN SCHULTZ DOYLE KELLER DONALD BACKSTROM POST 417 MT. STERLING RICHARD HOSTETLER MICHAEL BROGAN JOHN THOMAS POST 332 MC CLURE JOHN KIRKENDALL POST 495 BELPRE POST 557 WINTERSVILLE POST 244 EAST SPARTA RICHARD FENSTERMAKER JOSEPH VANCE ROBERT HOYE ROBERT MATTERN HAROLD FARBER DANIEL LIGHT POST 421 FAIRVIEW PARK POST 496 KENT TIMOTHY PATTERSON POST 245 NEW MADISON POST 334 TOLEDO HERBERT BURAN THOMAS CROCKER HERBERT CHRISTIAN PHIL TRASK RODNEY ROBINSON RICHARD KLINE PATRICK MCCAFFERTY CRAIG PETERS CHESTER BANKS JERRY ROMSTADT GEORGE NASHAR ROBERT KEITH POST 560 CAMPBELL POST 246 DUNCAN FALLS JAMES CAMPBELL POST 425 CINCINNATI ROBERT MCMULLIN DAVID CUVA FREDERICK DAVIS POST 335 TOLEDO RICHARD WILKE ROBERT CROCKER POST 566 AKRON POST 247 LOWELLVILLE JAMES BLUMER POST 426 WEST LIBERTY CHARLES KISH RICHARD POPIEL LLOYD EDWARDS NORMAN RASMUSSON TRACY HUMBLE RICHARD PATTERSON POST 571 MARIA PETER STURBI POST 336 PAINESVILLE POST 430 COLUMBUS POST 506 KINSMAN STEIN LEONARD BRUNS POST 255 TALLMADGE ADOLPH REIN STANLEY KORPIESKI ROY MCGILL OTHMAR 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MELVIN MAAS ROBERT ORAVEC JOHN MOORE WILLIAM TEGELER FRED MAASSEL POST 352 MENTOR POST 440 NORTH INDUSTRY PAUL RATTERMANN STEVE KESSLER POST 265 WAUSEON DONALD BEEBE ALFRED HUTHMACHER POST 514 WILLARD POST 587 TOLEDO CHARLES BRYAN SAMUEL MERRILL SAMUEL LONG JOSEPH FULTON WILLIAM NAUMANN NORMAN MALVITZ POST 353 ANSONIA HARVEY WELLING POST 521 SHADYSIDE ALBERT WALKOWIAK POST 268 DELPHOS JAMES ERWIN POST 449 AKRON RUSSELL WILLIAMS ROBERT CHANDLER ROBERT HOTZ JACK RIEGLE RICHARD DOWNS HERBERT MAY WILLIAM COOK ROBERT WEBER POST 354 NEW RIEGEL BILLY HUTCHISON POST 523 LODI POST 588 OSGOOD POST 272 AKRON THOMAS SCHUMM POST 450 MILFORD MAYNARD CARTWRIGHT HENRY WINNER JOHN BLAIR LEONARD WATSON JAMES BOND FRANCIS BRANCH POST 598 KETTERING RODNEY CASH GERALD BOUILLON POST 451 ROCKY RIVER POST 526 FAIRBORN ROY REED POST 274 STEUBENVILLE POST 355 FORT LORAMIE KENNETH ALLEN LYNN WOLAVER THOMAS DIETERLE HOWARD FULLWOOD DOYLE IIAMS POST 454 RIDGEVILLE CORNER EDWARD CAGNON C SPRALEY POST 275 LISBON DONALD KING JOHN BECK HERBERT TOWNSEND WALTER STACHLER ROBERT FIFE PAUL BERGMAN POST 455 WOODVILLE ROBERT AGUE MICHAEL SCOTT GEORGE GROMLEY POST 357 MINERVA WILLIAM BLECKE JOE HADDIX KENNETH WHITFIELD JOHN TUCKER RAYMOND MCELROY POST 457 SUNBURY ALVIN PRIDEMORE ANNA BEALL POST 276 COLUMBUS RICHARD MURPHY BRIAN GERWIG JOSEPH KUZIO HAROLD NEAL ROGER METZ RICHARD ROBINSON POST 459 BURTON POST 527 MILAN GEORGE BEHR WILLIAM HALE POST 360 NEW PARIS EDMUND GORSKI GEORGE MORROW STANLEY BOYD POST 278 WARREN WILLIAM JOHNSON POST 460 CENTERBURG LEWIS DOERNER FALLEN CAMPBELL LOUIS NATALI POST 363 LUCASVILLE CHARLES SPEARMAN RICHARD SIPP RAYMOND HANNAH POST 279 ELMORE FRANK ANDRONIS POST 465 COLUMBUS GEORGE UTHER BERNARD HECHT MARTIN RECNY POST 368 PROSPECT RICHARD BEACHLER POST 529 DILLONVALE PAUL HERZOG JAMES DAMSCHRODER NAOMI ALMENDINGER JOSEPH WARNER ROGER GAZZOLA ROBERT KALLAGE ROBERT PAULE EUGENE PENDLETON WILLIAM GARRETT MAX SAITER RICHARD LEMONS POST 282 ORRVILLE POST 371 WELLSTON BUD CHARLES STOKES POST 530 GREENHILLS ELMO LOCHTEFELD HARRY CARR DELBERT BECKNER POST 468 SYLVANIA WILLIAM IMHOLT FRED SCHIESSLE POST 283 PICKERINGTON ROBERT HANSON ASIA PETERSON POST 532 COLUMBUS ROBERT SCHIMMEL KERMIT EDWARDS DONALD HENRY POST 470 COLDWATER GUY PATETE ANTHONY SIMONELLI POST 284 BRYAN WOODROW JONES MARVIN BRAUN EMERSON WILLIAMS DAVID BENEDICT PERRY ROOSE A WAUGH GEORGE LEHRER EUGENE MILLER JAMES DOMIN POST 286 NEW CARLISLE HARRY SCUDDER ROBERT HEIN FRED SNIDER WILLIAM DONOVAN EVERETT LONG POST 373 DELTA POST 471 PORTSMOUTH POST 533 ROSSFORD WILLIAM GREGER DAVID SIMPSON WILLIAM GORSUCH WALTER FLOREK JOHN PUPIK DONALD HOCKER GEORGE WRATTEN POST 374 EAST LIVERPOOL GARY MERSHON MIKE DANDAR RICHARD LAWYER POST 288 WILLIAMSBURG BILLY TALBERT LARRY ROLLINS POST 534 CINCINNATI HOWARD SWONIGAN ANTHONY MCGOWAN RICHARD MARTIN POST 472 YOUNGSTOWN HARRY LEE NORMAN WAAG POST 290 COLUMBIANA POST 375 MALVERN DONALD BISHOP CHARLES PAFF POST 599 ZANESFIELD GERALD GARRITY STEPHEN LUNSFORD POST 473 COPLEY ROBERT FEELEY DWIGHT KIRK MATTHEW CRESANTO STANLEY KIEHL WILLIAM HEINBUCH ANTHONY BLEDSOE JACK LEVAN GLENN WARD ALBERT KEEDER POST 476 WILKESVILLE DAVID HAWKINS POST 602 RACINE PAGE 18 OHIO LEGION NEWS July | August | September 2018
THOMAS DIDDLE POST 642 TOLEDO HAROLD STEINHAUSER POST 762 NEW LEBANON STEPHEN TRIBETT POST 603 WEST MANSFIELD HENRY THOMPSON POST 707 ENGLEWOOD BARRY MOWEN WILLIAM SCOTT JOHN SPROUSE ROLLAND DESAUTELS DOUGLAS SCHWIETERMAN RONALD REYNOLDS JAMES SEARLS POST 610 BROOK PARK POST 646 HOLLAND DALE HALLER DANA PRICE JAMES DELOTELL MARION TAYLOR WILLIAM FRANK DONALD ROWLAND POST 763 BEAVERCREEK WALLACE RIEGEL JOHN RAKOVEC POST 651 FREDERICKSBURG GENE OLEXIO ROY LIVESAY PAUL DEPTOWICZ RICHARD MEERMANS JOHN DUNCAN DEMO CHRISTON MIKE TRITSCHLER JAMES KIRBY JAMES BOAG JOHN PHILLIPS MARGUERITE MCCREERY DONOVAN WIKSTROM ROY PFUNDSTEIN TONY MORANO ARTHUR SLUTZ POST 708 HOLLANSBURG POST 768 BEALLSVILLE PAUL BOGGS POST 613 TROTWOOD POST 663 NEWBURY GEORGE EDGER HERBERT WILSON EDWARD COOK CALVIN CLINGER RALPH MILLER POST 713 DEERFIELD POST 771 HEATH DONALD SMITH POST 614 HILLIARD POST 665 WEST MANCHESTER GERALD HUGHES HOWARD BARR GEORGE LEAF RICHARD SORONEN HAROLD BECKETT POST 715 FORT JENNINGS POST 776 RIVERSIDE NICK PAHYS WILLIAM STAFFORD POST 667 EAST CANTON GERALD BUTTURFF EARNEST CAMPBELL RUSSELL SAVAGE JOHN ROUSE CHARLES GARMAN DONALD BRUSKOTTER RAYMOND HOWARD GEORGE KORN ROBERT WILLIAMS CLAUDE LOWMAN POST 718 MARSHALLVILLE WILLIE GLASPER BRUCE DENNING POST 615 WAYNESVILLE POST 668 VANDALIA DELBERT HALL POST 787 SPRINGFIELD RICHARD THOMAS JOSEPH GITHENS RUDOLPH JENKINS POST 733 BETTSVILLE LEO FORREST WALTER DRABOLD POST 619 WAYNESVILLE POST 669 WEST UNITY JOSEPH LYNCH WAYNE MAURER WILLIAM HEMSLEY ROBERT RODERER DONALD GRINE POST 737 LAKE MILTON POST 797 GAHANNA JOSEPH PESUT JOHN HICKS LYMAN SIDLE JOHN CARRITZ GENE KINZER CHARLES THOMAS POST 627 NEWBURGH HEIGHTS DEWAYNE VANARSDALEN JAMES DRASS POST 799 GALLOWAY RICHARD WEHNER ROBERT SCHIPPLING POST 674 WINDHAM GLENN GEIST OLIVER PRESSLER THEODORE DOMINGUEZ POST 630 BLUE ASH CHARLES SHARP POST 738 FAIRVIEW PARK POST 801 MACEDONIA THOMAS ROACH RAYMOND FERGUSON POST 676 MANSFIELD EDWARD HICKOK RICHARD WAMSLEY THOMAS BUTLER POST 631 LOCKLAND THOMAS WEAVER POST 744 CINCINNATI POST 806 WILLOW WOOD ALFRED CHEESEBROUGH JAMES JOHNSON POST 678 WILLOWICK WILLIAM CORCORAN KERMIT DANIELS PAUL FASTIE ROBERT DENSON JOSEPH SIMONITIS POST 746 DAYTON CARL CARPENTER JOEY GOODBAR POST 632 GLENCOE JAMES NEIBERT CHRISTOPHER BARTLEY ALEX DOTTAVIO DONALD SCHWAB LOUISE BARRETT JOSEPH CECHURA BENNARD GARRISON FREDERICK FILIPPI SEBASTIAN SCROFANO POST 634 WARSAW RICHARD SHAEFFER POST 750 LOWELL FRED FRITSCHE JOHN SLEDD JOHN DARR HARRY JEFFRIES BERNARD DYAR MARVIN GREENE BENNY TAYLOR POST 635 JEWELL CHARLES ZAMECNIK POST 755 SARDINIA RALPH GRIFFITH JOHN VOSTATEK FRANKLIN GUDAKUNST STEPHEN KAVULICH ARTHUR SCOTT RICHARD ANDERSON RICHARD FRANTZ ROBERT GESSNER POST 699 LEAVITTSBURG POST 757 CHILLICOTHE ALBERT HENKIN TIMOTHY DUFFY POST 637 JEWELL ROBERT WISHART ROBERT TALLMON CHARLES KOLLAR RAYMOND ECOBICHON STEPHEN SPARKS POST 703 PARMA ROBERT OAKES THOMAS MALEY GEORGE GRADY POST 640 CHESAPEAKE JOHN GELMAS HOMER DUDA LENNY LEPOLA CLIFF MCCOY RON HARVEY MATHIAS FISCHLER POST 760 HANNIBAL WILLIAM KUNISCH CHARLES MOORE ROBERT KELEMEN MICHAEL EISENBARTH EDGAR TUTTLE
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Resolution 18-17DC Title: Military Death Benefi ts During A Gov- One and done ernment Shutdown enrollment! (APPROVED IN COMMITTEE/REFERRED TO NATIONAL) No RESOLVED, By The American Legion De- re-enrollment partment of Ohio in Department Convention as- needed! sembled in Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through July 1st, 2018, That The American Legion urge Congress to create legislation that during a government shut- down American military who are serving overseas and lose their life in a combat zone shall be awarded the death and gratuity benefi t and provided travel for their remains back to Dover, Delaware, and/or des- ignated location by next of kin, as if the government was operating normally.
Resolution 18-18DC Title: To Name a US Naval Ship the USS Ameri- can Legion (APPROVED IN COMMITTEE/REFERRED TO NATIONAL) LEGION FAMILY: Endorsed by Your American RESOLVED, By The American Legion De- IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FOR LEGIONCARE Legion Department partment of Ohio in Department Convention assem- bled in Columbus, Ohio, June 28th through July 1st, 2018, That The American Legion urge the Depart- UP TO $5,000.00 ment of the Navy to name the newest Expeditionary Sea Base ship the U.S.S. American Legion to recog- NO-COST-TO-YOU ACCIDENT PROTECTION nize and honor the legacy of the America Legion ʻs service to the United States of America, and to per- For Online Activation Visit: TheLIT.com/LegionCare1 petuate its commitment to the future strength of our 43381 AT#1384937 National Defense and insurance of National Security for generations of Americans to come. Americanism Crossword Key Children & Youth Programs
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